End Of Year Assessment Y8

Question 1

What was the Reformation?

Answer 1

A period where members of the Catholic church began to challenge its leadership and ideas, leading to the formation of the Protestant church

Led by German priest Martin Luther

Question 2

Why did Henry VIII bring the Reformation to England?

Answer 2

To change the church from Catholic to Protestant in order to get a divorce and marry Anne Boleyn

Henry took the church’s wealth, causing dissatisfaction among Catholics

Question 3

What caused Catholics in England to rebel against Edward VI in 1549?

Answer 3

Edward’s very Protestant values and changes to the church that favored Protestants

This led to significant Catholic rebellion

Question 4

Why did Mary I get the nickname ‘Bloody Mary’?

Answer 4

She was very Catholic, reverted the Church back to Catholicism, and executed 283 heretics, including Protestant Bishops Latimer and Ridley

Mary was Henry VIII’s daughter from his first marriage

Question 5

What were the consequences of Elizabeth I’s ‘Middle Way’?

Answer 5

It aimed to allow Protestants and Catholics to coexist peacefully

Elizabeth was Henry’s second daughter and sought to keep both groups happy

Question 6

What is a Papal excommunication?

Answer 6

Being thrown out of the Catholic Church and losing the religious protection of the Pope

Question 7

Define ‘Recusants’.

Answer 7

Catholics who paid a fine for not attending Protestant church services

Question 8

What does ‘Heresy’ mean?

Answer 8

Having different religious beliefs than those allowed by the church

Question 9

What are ‘Indulgences’?

Answer 9

Payments to the Church to help one get into Heaven quicker

Question 10

Fill in the blank: An extreme Protestant who is very anti-Catholic is called a _______.

Answer 10

Puritan

Question 11

What does ‘Persecution’ refer to?

Answer 11

Being attacked because of your beliefs

Question 12

What is the significance of the Tudor period in terms of religion?

Answer 12

It was a time of extreme religious changes and conflicts, often referred to as a ‘religious roller coaster’

Question 13

Who was Lady Jane Gray?

Answer 13

A Protestant queen who ruled for 9 days in 1553

Question 14

What was the role of Monasteries?

Answer 14

Religious places where monks lived and worked

Question 15

What does ‘Monarchy’ refer to?

Answer 15

The king or queen who runs the country

Question 16

True or False: Edward VI was very Catholic.

Answer 16

False

Edward VI was very Protestant

Question 17

What was the key theme of the Tudor period?

Answer 17

Beliefs and attitudes

Question 18

What was the key question regarding the Tudor period?

Answer 18

Why was the Tudor period a ‘religious roller coaster’?

Question 19

What is the time frame of Henry VII’s reign?

Answer 19

1488-1509 AD

Question 20

What is the time frame of Henry VIII’s reign?

Answer 20

1509-1547 AD

Question 21

What is the time frame of Edward VI’s reign?

Answer 21

1547-1553 AD

Question 22

What is the time frame of Mary I’s reign?

Answer 22

1503-1558 AD

Question 23

What is the time frame of Elizabeth I’s reign?

Answer 23

1558-1603 AD

Question 24

Who becomes king in 1603?

Answer 24

James I

This marks the beginning of the Stuart period.

Question 25

What is a Civil War?

Answer 25

A war between people of the same country.

Question 26

Define Democracy.

Answer 26

*Rule by the people* - the people have a say in how the country is run.

Question 27

Who were the Cavaliers?

Answer 27

Those who supported the king in the English Civil War.

Question 28

What key event occurs in 1625?

Answer 28

Charles I becomes King.

Question 29

What is the Eleven Years Tyranny?

Answer 29

The period from 1629-1640 when Charles I closes down Parliament and rules without them.

Question 30

Define Monarch.

Answer 30

The king or queen at that time.

Question 31

What is Parliament?

Answer 31

A group where members are elected to make decisions as to how the country should be run.

Question 32

What is the Divine Right of Kings?

Answer 32

The belief that God had chosen who was king/queen and their power was therefore given to them by God.

Question 33

Who were the Roundheads?

Answer 33

Those who supported Parliament in the English Civil War.

Question 34

Define Republic.

Answer 34

The leader of a country is elected or nominated by the people.

Question 35

What is Absolute Power?

Answer 35

When a ruler has complete control over their subjects.

Question 36

What years did the English Civil War take place?

Answer 36

1642-1648.

Question 37

What is a Catholic?

Answer 37

A Christian who follows the instructions of the Pope.

Question 38

What is a Protestant?

Answer 38

A Christian who does not follow the instructions of the Pope.

Question 39

What is a Lord Protector?

Answer 39

Someone who rules the country if there is no king or queen or if the king/queen is a child.

Question 40

Define Tyranny.

Answer 40

Rule that is cruel and oppressive.

Question 41

What significant event happens in 1649?

Answer 41

Charles I is executed.

Question 42

What governed England until 1653?

Answer 42

The 'Rump Parliament'.

Question 43

Who shuts down the 'Rump Parliament'?

Answer 43

Oliver Cromwell.

Question 44

What title does Oliver Cromwell take after shutting down the 'Rump Parliament'?

Answer 44

Lord Protector.

Question 45

What are Puritans?

Answer 45

Extreme Protestants who were very anti-Catholic.

Question 46

What significant event occurs in 1660?

Answer 46

Charles II is restored to the throne, known as the Restoration.

Question 47

Who becomes king in 1685?

Answer 47

James II.

Question 48

What happens in the same year James II becomes king?

Answer 48

He dismisses Parliament and rules without them.

Question 49

What occurs during the Glorious Revolution?

Answer 49

William and Mary become joint monarchs.

Question 50

What was a major consequence of the conflict between Parliament and the King in the 17th Century?

Answer 50

Tension over who should have power and how the country was run.

Question 51

What is a Dictator?

Answer 51

A ruler who has complete power.

Question 52

Fill in the blank: The 17th century was a period of instability as there was tension over who should have _______.

Answer 52

power.

Question 53

True or False: The Roundheads fought for the King in the English Civil War.

Answer 53

False.

Question 54

What were the two armies in the English Civil War?

Answer 54

*Roundheads (Parliament's Army)* *Cavaliers (Royalists)*

Question 55

What advantage did the Parliament's army have during the English Civil War?

Answer 55

Better trained soldiers and more supplies.

Question 56

What is often debated about Oliver Cromwell's rule?

Answer 56

Whether he was a hero or a villain.

Question 57

What promise did Charles II break after his restoration?

Answer 57

To work with Parliament.